The Grapes Hotel in Newcastleton: Photos and Reviews

The Grapes Hotel offers a private function space that accommodates up to 40 people, complete with a terrace and bar. On-site drying facilities are available for walkers and cyclists after outdoor excursions. A games room, darts, and movie nights provide additional entertainment for guests.

Rooms include family rooms, single rooms, twin rooms, and double rooms, all with private bathrooms and flat-screen TVs. Guests have noted recently refurbished rooms with comfortable beds and USB chargers in the lights. The hotel has a double room, twin room, triple room, and single room options.

The on-site restaurant serves meals using locally sourced ingredients, with options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free diets. A continental breakfast is offered, including cheese, meats, fresh fruit, yoghurt, and fresh coffee. Evening meals such as fish and chips, Cullen skink, and homemade apple crumble receive consistent praise from guests.

The hotel is situated in the Scottish Borders, with direct access to the 7 Stanes Bike Tracks and the Reivers Cycle Route. Nearby attractions include Hermitage Castle, Kielder Water and Forest Park, and Hadrian's Wall. Kielder Castle is located 24 km from the hotel, and Newcastle International Airport is 101 km away.

Music weekends are held twice a year, open to both guests and locals for entertainment. The hotel houses the whisky shop "Nothing but Whisky," stocking hundreds of whiskies including rare and discontinued bottles. Wedding services are facilitated on-site, and the private function space can host special events.

Location: Next to 7 Stanes Bike Tracks and Reivers Route

Rooms: Refurbished family, twin, double, and single rooms

Dining: Locally sourced meals with continental breakfast

Activities: Secure bike storage, drying facilities, games room

Events: Music weekends twice a year, wedding services

Special: "Nothing but Whisky" shop with rare bottles